PrimeWeld
PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter
$699Cheaper
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PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter vs Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter is cheaper at $699. Every spec and price links to its source.
Hobart
Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter
$2009
Which is better: the PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter or Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter?
The Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter is the cheaper at $699. Get the Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter for the stronger spec sheet, the PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter | Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $699 | $2009 |
| Brand | PrimeWeld | Hobart |
| Released | — | — |
| Cutting amperage (A) | 60 | 40 |
| Rated cut thickness | 1/2 in (13mm) | 5/8 in (16mm) |
| Sever cut thickness | 7/8 in (22mm) | 7/8 in (22mm) |
| Duty cycle at rated amps | 60% @ max output (120V/240V), 100% @ 23A (120V) / 46A (240V) | 60% @ 40A/240V, 35% @ 27A/120V |
| Input voltage | 120V/240V dual voltage | 120V/240V (MVP multi-voltage plug) |
| Pilot arc | Yes | Yes |
| Air requirement | 5 CFM min @ 90 psi; 40-75 psi operating range | 6.0 CFM @ 90-120 psi |
| Weight (lb) | 30 | 22 |
Sources — PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter: primeweld.com (verified 2026-08-11). Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter: store.cyberweld.com (verified 2026-08-11).
What's the difference between the PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter and Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Cutting amperage (A): PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 60 vs Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter 40
- Rated cut thickness: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 1/2 in (13mm) vs Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter 5/8 in (16mm)
- Duty cycle at rated amps: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 60% @ max output (120V/240V), 100% @ 23A (120V) / 46A (240V) vs Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter 60% @ 40A/240V, 35% @ 27A/120V
- Input voltage: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 120V/240V dual voltage vs Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter 120V/240V (MVP multi-voltage plug)
- Air requirement: PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 5 CFM min @ 90 psi; 40-75 psi operating range vs Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter 6.0 CFM @ 90-120 psi
- Weight (lb): PrimeWeld CUT60 Dual Voltage 60-Amp Plasma Cutter 30 vs Hobart AirForce 40i Plasma Cutter 22